Gentling Me

You passed right through me

Walked off with your back to the wind

Moved out with the morning

Left me alone in my skin

There's a hole where I held you

And a hunger I've run from for years

The fire of my anger that scared you

Has turned into tears

Gentling me

Gentling me

I lost it all

And that set me free

Cast out and scorned

But somehow reborn

Sorrow and grief

They are gentling me

Peering out windows

At a world spinning violent and mean

Fragile like children

Hiding but easily seen

Both of us wounded

Carelessly damaged for life

Only kindness can save us

Only love can make it feel right

Gentling me

Gentling me

Facing the truth

Down on my knees

My eyes to the sky

Learning to cry

Sorrow and grief

They are gentling me

My heart has traveled so many seasons of pain

My dreams unraveled, but the reasons I love you remain

Gentling me

Gentling me

Lay down my arms

Surrender in peace

My fury transformed

My hard edges worn

Sorrow and grief

They are gentling me

Sorrow and grief

They are gentling me